St. Ambrose of Milan (AD 339-397) O Lord, who hast mercy upon all,take away from me my sins,and mercifully kindle in methe fire of thy Holy Spirit.Take away from me the heart of stone,and give me a heart of flesh,a heart to love and adore Thee,a heart to delight in Thee,to follow and enjoy Thee, for...

Hymn of St. Ambrose (338-397), used by the Church in Milan Most High God!Thou that enkindlestthe fires of the shining stars!O Jesus!Thou that art peace and life and light and truth,hear and grant our prayers. This present day has been made holyby thy mystic baptism,whereby thou didst sanctifythose w...